First off, prenatals do not help you conceive. They are the vitamins you should be taking while pregnant. Because the first few weeks a woman doesn't not know she's pregnant, it's a good idea to start taking them before you conceive so that your baby has the best possible chance in life.

That being said, prenatals have to have certain amounts in them to be labeled as such. These are the minimums and your doctor will most likely write you a prescription for something tailored to your own needs. There are LOTS on the market. I personally take an over the counter Target brand. My doctor said it was fine until I get pregnant. Some have a stool softener in them for when your pregnant and constipated, some have extra folic acid. Some are easier than others to take size wise and some are easier on the stomach. The best one to take is whichever one your doctor approves of and that you like. Good luck!

First off, prenatals do not help you conceive. They are the vitamins you should be taking while pregnant. Because the first few weeks a woman doesn't not know she's pregnant, it's a good idea to start taking them before you conceive so that your baby has the best possible chance in life.

That being said, prenatals have to have certain amounts in them to be labeled as such. These are the minimums and your doctor will most likely write you a prescription for something tailored to your own needs. There are LOTS on the market. I personally take an over the counter Target brand. My doctor said it was fine until I get pregnant. Some have a stool softener in them for when your pregnant and constipated, some have extra folic acid. Some are easier than others to take size wise and some are easier on the stomach. The best one to take is whichever one your doctor approves of and that you like. Good luck!

There is also some evidence that it's best if you have enough folic acid in your body for 3 months prior to conception, so it REALLY helps if you take a prenatal multivitamin when you're trying.

Also there is a lot more iron in prenatals, and I've heard that iron is linked to fertility, so that suggests it could possible help you conceive, but I don't think that link is very strong at all. The purpose of the multivit is much more for the health of mom and baby.

There is also some evidence that it's best if you have enough folic acid in your body for 3 months prior to conception, so it REALLY helps if you take a prenatal multivitamin when you're trying.

Also there is a lot more iron in prenatals, and I've heard that iron is linked to fertility, so that suggests it could possible help you conceive, but I don't think that link is very strong at all. The purpose of the multivit is much more for the health of mom and baby.

My OB said "prenatal" vitamins aren't always neccesary unless you have a specific need that a prescribed one would meet. He said any good daily womens multi-vitamin will give you want your body needs. I currently take Vita-Lea with Iron by Shaklee...I love the size of them!

My OB said "prenatal" vitamins aren't always neccesary unless you have a specific need that a prescribed one would meet. He said any good daily womens multi-vitamin will give you want your body needs. I currently take Vita-Lea with Iron by Shaklee...I love the size of them!

I think folic acid is the key ingredient you want to get out of taking a prenatal vitamin. They don't hurt and are highly recommended. I've never heard a dr say they are not necessary but perhaps you are just really healthy?

I think folic acid is the key ingredient you want to get out of taking a prenatal vitamin. They don't hurt and are highly recommended. I've never heard a dr say they are not necessary but perhaps you are just really healthy?

Sure, as long as you know you are getting 100% of all the vitamins you need in your diet. But most women, pregnant or not, don't. Never mind the fact that morning sickness is a common ailment and pregnant women are glad to get ANY vitamins, let alone 100%. Since so many are so important to a baby's health and well being, why would anyone risk it?

Sure, as long as you know you are getting 100% of all the vitamins you need in your diet. But most women, pregnant or not, don't. Never mind the fact that morning sickness is a common ailment and pregnant women are glad to get ANY vitamins, let alone 100%. Since so many are so important to a baby's health and well being, why would anyone risk it?

Folic acid is a key ingredient - all woman's daily multi-vitamins do carry it. OTC prenatals usually have 800 mcgs (where as a woman's daily OTC vitamin has 400 mcgs. You can add a separate Folic Acid vitamin to bring yourself up to that, if you have better luck with a daily). Prescription prenatals usually carry 1 mg (1000 mcg) of folate.

Folic acid can also be obtained by eating foods rich in it as well. Such as; spinach, most enriched pasta, black beans, orange/grapefruit/pineapple juice, etc (google it, there are lists everywhere).

My doctor did not say vitamins were not necessary in general when TTC or pregnant. If you have a good (keyword) daily vitamin that you take with success (without side effects like vitamin burping, nausea, etc) it is better than not taking any vitamin at all. I'm all for doing the best for myself and for my baby, I just choose to do a different route for my vitamins. :)

I wouldn't say that I'm a super healthy person, but (luckily) I've had 2 pregnancies with very little complications. My OB is also a 25 year veteran in the practice, I trust his knowledge.

Folic acid is a key ingredient - all woman's daily multi-vitamins do carry it. OTC prenatals usually have 800 mcgs (where as a woman's daily OTC vitamin has 400 mcgs. You can add a separate Folic Acid vitamin to bring yourself up to that, if you have better luck with a daily). Prescription prenatals usually carry 1 mg (1000 mcg) of folate.

Folic acid can also be obtained by eating foods rich in it as well. Such as; spinach, most enriched pasta, black beans, orange/grapefruit/pineapple juice, etc (google it, there are lists everywhere).

My doctor did not say vitamins were not necessary in general when TTC or pregnant. If you have a good (keyword) daily vitamin that you take with success (without side effects like vitamin burping, nausea, etc) it is better than not taking any vitamin at all. I'm all for doing the best for myself and for my baby, I just choose to do a different route for my vitamins. :)

I wouldn't say that I'm a super healthy person, but (luckily) I've had 2 pregnancies with very little complications. My OB is also a 25 year veteran in the practice, I trust his knowledge.

My husband and I are on Pregnacare Conception His and Hers. It contains herbs and vitamins that regulate reproductive systems in both men and women. For instance, the men's pill contains L-Arginine, which research has proved to aid in the mobility of sperm. The women's pill is more like your standard prenatal vitamin with a couple of additions to help stimulate ovulation. It contains 400mcg of folic acid, but I take an additional folic acid supplement to round it up to 800mcg. Any excess folic acid is discarded by the body, so it's pretty harmless.

So does it actually help conception? We've been on it for 30 days, and we're about to find out in 10 days!

My husband and I are on Pregnacare Conception His and Hers. It contains herbs and vitamins that regulate reproductive systems in both men and women. For instance, the men's pill contains L-Arginine, which research has proved to aid in the mobility of sperm. The women's pill is more like your standard prenatal vitamin with a couple of additions to help stimulate ovulation. It contains 400mcg of folic acid, but I take an additional folic acid supplement to round it up to 800mcg. Any excess folic acid is discarded by the body, so it's pretty harmless.

So does it actually help conception? We've been on it for 30 days, and we're about to find out in 10 days!

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